The Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons and Director of Human Resource Management, Hillary Bisanga, has encouraged prison officers to draw inspiration from top performers in order to enhance their skills and professionalism.
Bisanga made the remarks on Tuesday while officiating at the launch of the Fourth Prisons Intermediate Command and Staff Course at the Prisons Academy and Training School (PATS) in Luzira. He emphasized that the course is designed to strengthen analytical thinking, command capabilities, and supervisory skills among senior officers.
The launch marked the beginning of an intensive training program for 58 carefully selected officers from various prison units. Bisanga underscored the significance of the training in boosting the professional competencies of prison personnel.
“This training equips officers to collaborate effectively with external stakeholders, engage in operational-based planning, and make informed decisions,” he noted.
He also highlighted the Uganda Prisons Service’s contribution to national development, particularly through its increasing production of high-quality maize seed, cotton, furniture, and apparel.
Bisanga further urged participants to foster strategic partnerships, particularly within the Justice, Law, and Order Sector (JLOS), cautioning against working in isolation.
Mary Centenary, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Acting Commandant of PATS, expressed confidence in the institution’s ability to deliver the course effectively.
She noted that the participants represent a diverse and capable group drawn from the ranks of Assistant Superintendent of Prisons to Senior Superintendent of Prisons.
“The Prisons Academy and Training School is fully equipped to provide the knowledge and skills required to elevate professionalism within the service,” Centenary affirmed.
Since its inception, the Intermediate Command and Staff Course has successfully trained three cohorts, significantly enhancing professionalism and service delivery.
The program remains a cornerstone in preparing senior officers for leadership and operational excellence within the Uganda Prisons Service.
